Associate of Arts – Intercultural Studies
The Associate of Arts degree with a major in Intercultural Studies is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of the Bible and its interpretation as preparation for further training for vocational ministry.
Associate of Arts – Intercultural Studies Outcomes
Students completing the Associate of Arts – Intercultural Studies major will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate an increased understanding of the Christian worldview in relation to the natural and social world
- Demonstrate an increased understanding of the theological foundations of cultural engagement
- Demonstrate increased competence in practical skills of cultural studies such as information management, strategic decision-making, and communication in international and domestic settings
- Demonstrate an enhanced foundation for subsequent formal and informal education
- Develop a basis of knowledge and experience for subsequent service in cross-cultural settings
Curriculum
General Education (42 hours)
- BN170 Introduction to Business & Finance
- CM110 Introduction to Public Speaking
- GE101 English Composition I
- GE102 English Composition II
- GE135 Quantitative Reasoning
- GE185 Introduction to Physical Science
- GE240 Survey of World Literature
- GS101 Foundations for Kingdom Success
- HM300 Introduction to Philosophy
- HM344 Christianity & the Arts
- HS210 or HS211 American History I or II
- HT200 Introduction to Ethics
- HT411 World Religions
- PY100 Introduction to Psychology
Intercultural Studies Courses (27 Hours)
- GE111 Physical Education I
- GE112 Physical Education II
- GE220 First Aid
- IC101 Personal Leadership Development
- IC301 International Security & Risk Management
- MN201 Personal Evangelism and Discipleship
- MS201 Global Missions
- MS220 Foreign Language I
- MS221 Foreign Language II
- MS250 Introduction to Cross-Cultural Studies
- MS350 Missions Practicum
Total Credit Hours: 69 Hours
Curriculum (Non-Fusion Track)
General Education (42 hours)
- BN170 Introduction to Business & Finance
- CM110 Introduction to Public Speaking
- GE101 English Composition I
- GE102 English Composition II
- GE135 Quantitative Reasoning
- GE185 Introduction to Physical Science
- GE240 Survey of World Literature
- GS101 Foundations for Kingdom Success
- HM300 Introduction to Philosophy
- HM344 Christianity & the Arts
- HS210 or HS211 American History I or II
- HT200 Introduction to Ethics
- HT411 World Religions
- PY100 Introduction to Psychology
Intercultural Studies Courses (27 Hours)
- BC100 Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling
- BN375 Poverty and Wealth
- BN466 Not-for-Profit Leadership
- CE210 Christian Leadership
- MN201 Personal Evangelism and Discipleship
- MS201 Global Missions
- MS220 Foreign Language I
- MS221 Foreign Language II
- MS250 Introduction to Cross-Cultural Studies
Total Credit Hours: 69 Hours
